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Laparoscopic cyst removal for Camille: covering what insurance won't

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Camille was cleared for laparoscopic cyst removal, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇵🇭 Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines1,199 views
Gerald C. Garcia
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Davao City
Camille was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Davao City Regional Medical Center recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,700, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $850 short. my daughter has been in and out of Davao City Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Camille struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Camille won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $850 goes: • Post-operative medication: $35 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $640 • Physiotherapy sessions: $95 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Gerald
due date
2026-11-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Fatoumata Khady Camara

    sending good thoughts, Gerald. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

    • Dola Priya Kabir

      Take care, Gerald. Shared this with my family.

      • Sabbir Arif Ghosh

        Wishing you the best, Gerald. Hope this works out for you

        • Andre L. Powell

          Get well soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Lahore.

          • Sabina Shefali Sarker

            rooting for you, Gerald. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

            • Tyler M. Pruitt

              take care. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

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